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Making Guacamole in Quito, Ecuador

Everyone has their own guacamole recipe.  And, everyone likes it a little bit different.

You’re lucky enough that I’m sharing mine with you. 🙂

Here in Ecuador, avocados grow “like a noxious weed” (at least that’s what our teacher says).

Making Guacamole in Quito, Ecuador

That sounds like a problem I wish we had in Colorado.

At the organic food market that we go to every Thursday, avocados are $0.35 each.  We usually buy 4.

That means we get to find lots of ways to eat avocados.  And, at the moment, guacamole is our favorite.

Making Guacamole in Quito, Ecuador

2 ripe avocados

2-3 cloves garlic, minced (we like our garlic)

½ small white onion, minced

3 Tablespoons of chopped cilantro

2 handfuls cheery tomatoes, seeded, chopped

½ Tablespoon cumin, ground

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Making Guacamole in Quito, Ecuador

Pinch salt, Pinch black pepper (both to taste)

1 small lime, juiced.

Mix and enjoy!

Here in Ecuador, we serve ours with homemade chifles!  Delicious!

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